Bordeaux-born Audebert works alongside Pierre Lurton of Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem, in what he calls a ‘blend of Argentine knowledge of terroir, and French expertise.’

Audebert claims to have taken to the national sport of his adopted country.

He told decanter.com. ‘Polo is my passion and, of course, an iconic Argentine sport – elegant, dynamic, full of emotion, like our wine.

‘We are also fortunate to have a polo pitch on the Cheval des Andes estate, surrounded by the vineyards, looking at the Andes, so launching the 2005 with a game of polo in the UK really does reflect the way of life back home.’